# Setlists vs SongSheet Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongSheet Pro at 73% against Setlists's 16%. SongSheet Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Setlists's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Setlists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SongSheet Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongSheet Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SongSheet Pro has 2.7K ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Setlists's written reviews are positive against 73% of SongSheet Pro's.

Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, SongSheet Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Setlists | SongSheet Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlists/id499588331/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songsheet-pro-setlist-helper/id581094194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 183 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bombing Brain Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/327263393) | [Ghostdust](https://appshunter.io/developer/862286718) |

## What reviewers say

### Setlists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlists/id499588331)

This app helps live performers organize their song catalog, prompt lyrics and chords on stage, and keep band members in sync. It includes features like backing tracks, a metronome, and Bluetooth pedal support for seamless performance management.

**Highlights:** Song cataloging with lyrics and chords, Live lyric and chord prompting, Backing track integration, Built-in metronome, Multi-device band synchronization, Bluetooth foot pedal support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setlists Pro Edition | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 📚 Great for organizing lyrics and setlists
- 🎨 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Convenient search and import features
- 💻 Works well with Bluetooth devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Unreliable syncing and backup
- 🕰 Scrolling issues and page jumping
- 🚫 Lack of customer support
- 💰 Expensive for the issues experienced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening songs
- Lyrics disappearing or displaying incorrectly
- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to delete or edit certain songs

**Requested features**

- Improved syncing and backup options
- Customizable scrolling and page turning
- Support for more file formats (PDF, Word, etc.)
- Better organization and management of large song libraries
- Regular updates and bug fixes


### SongSheet Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songsheet-pro-setlist-helper/id581094194)

Manage your song library and setlists on your mobile device. Easily edit, transpose, and organize your music with features like autoscrolling, Bluetooth pedal control, and lyrics projection. Ideal for musicians, songwriters, and worship leaders.

**Highlights:** Unlimited songs and setlists, Easy song editing and transposing, Autoscrolling and Bluetooth pedal support, Lyrics projection for audience, Fast search and filtering, Import/export in various formats, Camera scanning for songs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earlybird Monthly Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |
| SongSheet Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SongSheet Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Earlybird Annual Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |
| SongSheet Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 14 Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| 5 Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Earlybird Lifetime Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |
| All features lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Helpful for learning the ukulele
- 👍 Perfect for worship set lists
- 🚀 Great response time from admin
- 👍 Reliable app for years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🐛 Bluetooth page turner functionality issues
- 🐛 Keyboard disappears when Bluetooth connected
- 🐛 Losing all songs after update
- 🐛 Unresponsive app during performance

**Reported bugs**

- Losing all songs after update
- Keyboard disappearing when Bluetooth connected
- Unresponsive app during performance
- Formatting issues when importing songs
- Bluetooth page turner functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Add Nashville number system for chords
- Allow custom/favorite chords in library
- Ability to annotate/highlight lyrics
- Add chord diagrams
- Improve song import/editing experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Setlists free?

Setlists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SongSheet Pro free?

SongSheet Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Setlists or SongSheet Pro?

SongSheet Pro is rated higher. Setlists averages 2.1 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while SongSheet Pro averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Setlists or SongSheet Pro have ads?

Neither Setlists nor SongSheet Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Setlists or SongSheet Pro?

Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, and SongSheet Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Setlists was updated on September 23, 2026 and SongSheet Pro on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*